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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220010310029 · 01/18/2001 · Mwca Inc

Details

Degree of injury
PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Handling supplies or material
Injury source
BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
Nature of injury
HERNIA;RUPTURE
Body part
HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
Days lost
—
Mine experience
3 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Hecla Mining Company
Operator
Mwca Inc
Mine
0504417

Narrative

WHILE PICKING ORDERS FOR THE PET DIVISION, EMPLOYEE LIFTED A 50# BOX OFF THE PALLET AT GROUND LEVEL. WHEN HE LIFTED THE BOX HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER STOMACH.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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